Canon Singapore and National Library Board Expand Cartridge Recycling Programme in the Year of SG60 - Canon Singapore

Canon Singapore and National Library Board Expand Cartridge Recycling Programme in the Year of SG60
Expanded nationwide effort adds 10 additional library drop-off points and new community-led green pledge transforms programme into meaningful action for environmental sustainability

SINGAPORE, 29 August 2025 — Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Canon Singapore) in partnership with the National Library Board (NLB), today expanded the Cartridge Recycling Programme. Originally launched in 2024, the initiative began with five participating libraries, the National Library Building and libraries at Jurong, Punggol, Tampines and Woodlands, offering the public a convenient and responsible way to recycle used ink and toner cartridges. The expanded programme now includes 10 additional library drop-off points nationwide, making it easier for Singapore residents to contribute to environmental sustainability.

“Inkfinity” Green Pledge: Inspiring Everyday Action
To mark the SG60 spirit of unity and the country’s continued commitment to sustainability, Canon Singapore has launched the “Inkfinity” Green Pledge, a vibrant community-led campaign that invites Singapore residents to take meaningful action towards a greener future.

From 29 August to 14 November 2025, the campaign invites participants to:

1. Snap a photo of themselves with the cartridge recycling bins at participating locations.
2. Make a personal pledge towards an eco-friendly lifestyle.
3. Post the photo on Instagram with their pledge in the caption along with the hashtag #InkfinityGreenPledge and tag the official @CanonSingapore account.

This fun initiative will galvanise Singapore residents in strengthening their commitment towards eco-conscious practices in their everyday lives.

Advocating Environmental Responsibility in Singapore: Canon’s Role in the Zero Waste Movement
With Singapore’s current national recycling rate at 50%¹, there is an opportunity for companies to step up and play a bigger part to boost the recycling rate for the good of the environment.

Through the cartridge recycling programme, Canon Singapore aims to advocate environmental responsibility efforts contributing to Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan. The collected ink/toner cartridges will be sent to a licensed facility where the cartridges will be dismantled. Extracted metals and plastics will be sent to downstream recyclers for recovery into raw materials. Non-recyclable parts/materials will be sent to an incineration plant for waste-to-energy generation.

Mr. Andrew Koh, Senior Vice President and Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore, shared, “At Canon, our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – drives everything we do. This partnership with NLB is much more than a recycling initiative but a conscious collective nationwide sustainability movement, upon which we empower all Singapore residents to champion a greener, more sustainable future through small, everyday actions.”

NLB’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Mr. Eric Chin, stated, “We have been encouraged by the positive response to the pilot phase of this recycling initiative where any brand of ink and toner cartridges can be responsibly recycled. This initiative fills a gap in the recycling eco-system so we are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Canon Singapore by expanding this initiative to more libraries across Singapore. This is part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability where our libraries can serve as community touchpoints for green initiatives.”

For more information on the cartridge recycling programme and the full list of participating libraries, please refer to the appendix.


About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 170,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.

More information is available at https://sg.canon.


About National Library Board
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through its network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB also forges strategic partnerships that encourage awareness, appreciation and greater discovery of Singapore's history through its rich collections in Singapore and the region.

NLB achieves excellence through innovation, focusing on citizen engagement and co-creation, resource and digital innovation. This creates learning opportunities, greater access to library resources, services, and archival collections, as well as a continual development of innovative library spaces. Established on 1 September 1995 as a statutory board, NLB is under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).

For more information, please visit the NLB website, and NLB’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube channels.

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Full list of participating libraries: